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Custodian-Head-12 month (OVES)
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$35,406 / year median in Virginia
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Custodian-Head-12 month (OVES)
Frederick County Public Schools
Orchard View Elementary School - Winchester, Virginia This job is also posted in Frederick County Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5914392
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Qualifications:
High school graduate/GED or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities.
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others; experience as head custodian or other leadership role in a cleaning/housekeeping operation preferred
Basic computer skills required
Considerable janitorial and grounds maintenance experience; experience as a semi-skilled handyman preferred
Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment and ability to use them economically and efficiently; ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions; and ability to get along well with others.
Pay Rate:
Custodian Salary Scale (credit is based on years of full-time experience in a related position)
Assignment:
Full time / 12 months / 245 days
Start Date:
This position is effective with the 2026-2027 school year
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$39,200 to $64,621 Per Year
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